Artisanal Structures builds by hand high quality distinctive tiny homes, outdoor structures, and crafted furnishings employing traditional and natural methods. Visit us at www.artisanalstructures.com

Direct all aspects of new construction, gut rehab, and home repair utilizing trade subcontractors and significant volunteer workers in order to provide decent affordable homes for families seeking a hand-up, not a hand-out.

Strategic planning and resource acquisition for organizational development

Kalat Gallery imports directly and markets fine one-of-a-kind oriental rugs, both knotted and kilim. Product is from Afghanistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and tribal Pakistan. Full service rug cleaning, repair and restoration services are also provided. The beautifully and faithfully restored gallery is located in an historic Victorian storefront in the arts district of Southside Bethlehem.

Plans and designs operationally relevant sociocultural research in support of Brigades in southeast Afghanistan.Responsible to define the research objectives, determine the methodological feasibility of research efforts, formulate the research questions, analyze knowledge gaps, select collection and analysis methods, and develop appropriate research instruments such as interview protocols and surveys.Engages in the collection of primary and secondary-source data in conjunction with other members of the team to develop a common operating picture of the socio-cultural environment.Performs qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of data using a variety of tools, in conjunction with other members of the team.

Owned and operated this home remodeling and restoration company. Grew revenues from $60k to $150k and moved the company from no employees to two full time employees. Maintained customer relationships from prospecting through job completion. Managed all aspects of the business from purchasing, payroll, finances, hiring, sub-contracting, insurance, etc.

Facilitate international growth and development through strategic partnerships in the Gulf region for the development of triple bottom line growth in communities and businesses.

Mobilize key stakeholders as well as the general public for local and international community and human capital development.